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Battle of History Quiz

Test your knowledge of key historical events and figures with our engaging quiz!

Covering topics like battles, political history, and significant moments, this quiz will challenge your understanding of the past.

11 Questions3 MinutesCreated by ExploringHistory42

1) Which place name does not locate the Battle of Hastings in the correct location?

A) Senlac Ridge

B) Battle

C) Hastings

D) Sanguelac

2) Which of these battles in the odd one out?

A) Battle of Naseby

B) Battle of St. Albans

C) Battle of Marston Moor

D) Battle of Edgehill

4) What was the name given to the group who vandalised machines in cotton mills?

A) Lollards

B) Chartists

C) Luddites

D) The Primrose League

5) Which of these former Prime Ministers is the odd one out? It relates to their higher education.

A) Winston Churchill

B) Harold Wilson

C) Tony Blair

D) David Cameron

6) Henry VIII had three wives called Catherine. Spot the imposter.

A) Catherine of Aragon

B) Catherine Howard

C) Catherine of Cleves

D) Catherine Parr

7) Which of these years did not witness a General Election in the UK?

A) 1974

B) 1979

C) 1984

D) 1987

9) Which British Prime Minister said: “We’ve never had it so good!”

A) David Lloyd George

B) Winston Churchill

C) Harold MacMillan

D) Harold Wilson

10) Name the year when FA Cup semi-finals were first played at the new Wembley.

A) 2006

B) 2007

C) 2008

D) 2009